Where Can I Recycle Wood-Handled Rubber Stamps?

Recycle rubber stamps

Don't toss those outdated rubber stamps into the trash to be taken to the overcrowded landfills. Wood-handled rubber stamps can be recycled by selling them to artists and crafters, or can be donated to schools and senior citizens homes.

Repurpose the Wood

Take apart wood-handled rubber stamps by peeling the rubber back from the wood. Use the wood handles as unusual drawer knobs.

Repurpose the Rubber

Use the rubber part on scrapbooking pages. The word "rush" or "urgent" can be a humorous addition to collages of photos and souvenir trinkets.

Recycle

Recycle wood-handled rubber stamps by selling them on arts and crafts venues under the "supplies" category. Zibbet.com and ArtFire.com are two such sites. Artists recycle them into other art objects.

Donate to Seniors

Donate unwanted rubber stamps to senior homes, where they can be used for art projects and card making. Occupational therapists can use them with clients.

Donate to Daycare Centers

Donate unwanted rubber stamps to daycare centers, where children can use them for projects. They also can be used for learning fine motor skills.

References

• ArtFire
• Free to sell your wood-handled rubber stamps to artists
• Sell rubber stamps on eBay

Resources

• Find Senior Homes Near You